Gas prices have gone nowhere but up over the last few years, and it doesn't look like that's going to change this year. With summer road-trips approaching, here are some quick gas-saving tips to remember after hitting the pumps.

Conserve Fuel

Mind the basics. Go easier on the gas pedal and shun your A/C if you're just driving around town.

Work with your car, not against it. Clean the junk out of the trunk, let off the accelerator earlier when approaching a stop, speed up before hills to make the climb easier, and use the cruise control more.

Keep those RPMs low. Learn how to skip gears if you've got a stick-shift, avoid engine braking, and reacquaint yourself with Neutral (it's not just for towing).

Pick the right station. If you can save a whole dollar by going to a different station in town, by all means do it. If the difference is just a few cents, you're probably not saving much by driving several miles to the cheaper station.

Don't drive if it isn't necessary. Public transportation can be a wondrous thing for your wallet, and walking or riding a bike are even better if your destination is nearby.

Helpful Tools

Previously mentionedFuelly is a webapp that helps you get a handle on fuel-consumption by keeping track of your car's mileage, and measuring it against the EPA's own magic number for your car.

GasBuddy is a single-purpose app that uses crowdsourcing to show you what stations nearest your location are charging for gas. [iPhone/Android]